Re: The Auto Industy's 2nd Biggest Fear

Mike Marlow wrote:
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>>>> It will meld into a non-issue. The m***** go with the flow. For a
time 
>>>> it
>>>> has been SUVs and Pickup trucks. In the near future everyone will
feel
>>>> comfortable in Tata, SmartCar, VW Beetle and Priapisim cars. The race

>>>> will
>>>> be on to the cutist and stingiest cars.
>> Maybe these auto executive should consider the possibility that there
>> are tons of people putting off car purchases until they can actually
>> buy something that gets decent gas mileage.
> 
> I don't think the auto executives are too worried about the loss of
those 
> two sales...
> 

Typically car buyers purchase what they can 
afford.  First question usually asked by a car 
salesperson is, "how much a month are you going 
to pay?"

We will ratchet down buyer expectations as the 
cost increases.  In addition to energy savings, 
benefits will include lower unsprung weight, 
translating into less damage to roads and 
bridges.  And, highway noise levels will decrease.

Yea verily-- the m***** will go with the flow.
If you want a muscle car, those will be 
available too, they will be labeled, "ex****t 
only" and you'll pay a hefty premium to bring 
them back into the country.

Regrettably, Mercedes was the first to put a toe 
in the water with the Smartcar.  Shame we didn't 
have the guts to do it.

--
pj